Kurtis Hoitsema
About Kurtis Hoitsema
Kurtis Hoitsema is a Senior Analyst in Supply Chain at Canfor, with a background in Wood Products Processing and Commerce. He has extensive experience in the forest products industry, having held various roles at Weyerhaeuser, Interfor, and Canfor, and possesses strong skills in statistical data analysis and strategic planning.
Current Role as Senior Analyst at Canfor
Kurtis Hoitsema currently serves as a Senior Analyst in Supply Chain at Canfor, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves leveraging his expertise in statistical data analysis to enhance supply chain management processes. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, he focuses on optimizing supply chain operations and ensuring efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Canfor
Before his current position, Kurtis worked at Canfor as a Supply Chain Planner from 2018 to 2021. During this three-year tenure, he contributed to various supply chain initiatives, applying his knowledge of industrial engineering and strategic planning to improve operational effectiveness.
Experience at Weyerhaeuser
Kurtis Hoitsema has held multiple roles at Weyerhaeuser. He worked as a Production Supervisor for three months in 2017 in Princeton, where he gained hands-on experience in production management. Additionally, he served as a Process Control / Fibre Optimization Intern for seven months in 2015, focusing on optimizing processes within the production environment.
Role at Interfor
In 2014, Kurtis worked as a Silviculture Assistant at Interfor for three months in British Columbia. This position allowed him to gain valuable insights into forest management practices and the silviculture sector, further enriching his background in the forest products industry.
Education and Expertise in Wood Products Processing
Kurtis Hoitsema earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from The University of British Columbia, where he studied Wood Products Processing with a minor in Commerce from 2012 to 2017. His educational background equips him with strong analytical capabilities, particularly in supply chain management within the forest products industry.